port credit exhibition oppurtunity

The Credit Village Marina, a city owned and operated facility located in picturesque Port Credit (Mississauga), is the home of the Eleventh Annual Port Credit Outdoor Art Show. This non-profit, juried show was created to bring art to everyday people in an informal and fun atmosphere.


EXHIBITOR SPACE
The space is 10’x10’ and is restricted to one artist per space. Hydro is not provided. Artists are responsible for their own display equipment, including table, chairs and canopies. The number of spaces provided is limited.
All other pertinent information will be provided upon acceptance into the exhibition.

Canopies are mandatory and must be anchored in case of wind. (This will be checked at set up)


EXHIBITOR SET-UP AND TAKE DOWN
Artists must arrive between 1pm and 2pm on Friday for set up. Artists must not dismantle their display or commence packing up until the show closes (Advertised Hours). Artists have the option to stay opened until Dusk.


This is an outdoor show! In the event of inclement weather, artists must make their own provisions for shelter.














SELECTION OF WORK
To maintain a high quality exhibition, a panel of jurors made up of artists and art professionals will review all the applications. Submitted artwork will be judged based on originality in conception, design and quality of workmanship.
The exhibition is open to works of painting, sculpture, ceramic, glass, photography,
multi-media computer generated, mixed media, jewellery, wood, fiber and metal.
Only original art forms will be considered for display. Photo lithos, posters, cards and T-shirts are only allowed if it is of your original work
and makes up 20% or less of your display.

Decisions made by the jury of the Port Credit Outdoor Art Show are final.
Letters of the jurors' decision will be mailed on or before April 30th, 2009


CONDITIONS AND LIABILITIES
Artists must agree to be present at the show for all 3 days. No refunds are issued if you are unable to attend or in the event of poor weather. Port Credit Outdoor Art Show, the City of Mississauga, and volunteer workers are not responsible for losses or damages incurred at the
Port Credit Outdoor Art Show.
Insurance is not provided.


MAIL TO:
Port Credit BIA

For info call: 905-278.7742
Web Site: www.portcredit.com
Email: beatrice@portcredit.com







SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

• You must submit up to 3-6 photos or digital images of your work on CD Maximum 300dpi, appropriately labeled in sequence for CD.

• Completed application form.

• Include a 9”x12” self-addressed stamped envelope for return of CD and/or photos.

• Please sign and return the Letter of Indemnity on the reverse side.
This must be included with your submission.

ENCLOSE 2 CHEQUES:

1. Jury Fee (non-refundable)
$25.00 full time artists
$10.00 students
Cheque or money order payable to
Port Credit BIA

2. Application Fee (refundable)
$200.00 for full time artists
$100.00 for students with photo ID (must be a fulltime student in a post-secondary art program).This fee will be returned if you are not accepted into the show. Cheque or money order made payable to Port Credit BIA

NOTE: Artists previously selected
Do not need to submit pictures or Jury Fee.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
April 6, 2009


THE SHOW GOES ON RAIN OR SHINE!!!
NO REFUNDS ISSUED.






APPLICATION FORM


NAME: ____________________________________


ADDRESS: _________________________________


CITY: _____________________________________


POSTAL CODE: ____________________________


EMAIL: ____________________________________


HOME PHONE: _____________________________


BUSINESS PHONE:__________________________


__________________________________________


I hereby agree to abide by the rules of the show. By entering, the artist warrants the work submitted is their original creation.


SIGNATURE:

__________________________________________


DATE: ____________________________________











The Corporation of the City of Mississauga
Port Credit Outdoor Art Show,
Port Credit Business Association
Visual Arts Mississauga
Acknowledgement and
Indemnity Waiver


I, _________________________________________
(Name of artist)


Do hereby:


1. Acknowledge that the City of Mississauga, The Port Credit Business Association, Visual Arts Mississauga and The Port Credit Outdoor Art Show shall not be liable for death or injury or damage to property of the Registered Participant or of others including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any loss of or damage to any property of the Registered Participant or of others by theft or otherwise from any cause whatsoever. The Registered Participant waives all rights of subrogation against the City of Mississauga, The Port Credit Business Association and Visual Arts Mississauga.

2. Acknowledge and agree to hold harmless and indemnify the City of Mississauga, its councilors, officers, employees, agents and contractors and the Port Credit Business Association and Visual Arts Mississauga along with its officers, agents and employees from and against, any loss of, or damage to, property, personal injury or death, or any other losses, actions, claims, causes of action, damages, both direct or indirect, and such other costs and expenses, however and whatsoever incurred, suffered or sustained by the participant, its employees, servants, agents, or any of the participants invitees, guests, during or otherwise in relation to or in connection with the participants invitees, guests, during or otherwise in relation to or in connection with the participants invitees, guests, during or otherwise in relation to or in connection with the participants use of the Marina, Port Credit Memorial Park and all activities relating to such use, including that which has been caused or contributed to any negligence.



Signature Date





Outdoor Art Show




CALL FOR ARTISTS


Friday, July 17, 2009
4 pm – 9 pm

Saturday, July 18, 2009
11 am – 8 pm

Sunday, July 19, 2008
Noon - 5 pm


On the boardwalk of the
Credit Village Marina
12 Stavebank Rd. S.
Port Credit